Equip, in partnership with the Malaysia Bible Seminary (MBS), provides opportunities for students to study modules on the Bible, theology and church history through the Equip-MBS Master of Christian Studies.

About the Course

The Master of Christian Studies teaches students to develop and articulate the knowledge of God is in two main fields: Bible & Languages and Christian Thought & History. It will also provide an approach to synthesizing this understanding by enabling people to develop practical ministry skills.

Training for Ordination

Our diploma and degree courses prepares you for ordination in your denomination. Our flexible course pathway allows you to continue to remain in ministry at your local church while you grow in your theological capabilities. Our degree courses also requires a short internship with a church or para-church organization to help further strengthening your experience and applying your theological knowledge to work. These courses are aimed in preparing you for life-long ministry, so you will be solidly grounded in God’s Word in which ever context God will put you in. We aim to help you serve while you train theologically.

Course Structure

To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Christian Studies you need to complete 60 credit points which is the equivalent of two year full time study. However, the course can be taken part-time. It is necessary to have a prior degree (in any area) to enroll in this course.

To receive the Master of Christian Studies you must complete 60 credit points as follow:

60 points

Division of points:

Min

Max

Certificate pool subjects

Must include Bible Overview, Biblical Theology 2 (Promise to Fulfilment).

2.0

9.0

Degree Pool Subjects

10 core subjects, 3 Exegesis Subjects, 2 Other subjects

45.0

45.0

General Pool Subjects

6.0

13.0

Note: Any subjects completed under the Equip-MBS Certificate of Theology or Diploma in Theology may be counted towards the Master of Christian Studies. Certificate subjects can only be counted if they are passed with at least a Credit.

Note: DPS and GPS must include at least 6 points in applied theology including 3 points in Christian education. They must also include 3 points in Hermeneutics. DP and GP subjects cannot be duplicates of each other.

Internship

Apart from the above requirements it is a necessary to complete an internship with a duration of either 6 weeks full-time or 8 months part time (weekends only) in a church/ministry approved by MBS and Equip, where they are trained and involved in ministry. Internships are compulsory, but do not attract any credit.

Credit From Previous Studies

Any subjects completed under the Equip-MBS Certificate of Theology or Equip-MBS Diploma of Theology may be counted towards the Equip-MBS Masters of Christian Studies provided that the student obtained at least a Credit (Certificate Pool) or pass (degree or general pool) for their final mark.

Application

Before being accepted into their course, students will be required to complete a detailed registration form and attend an interview with Equip. They may be required to attend another interview with MBS if so desired by MBS.